Timothy Yang
Timothy Yang 楊進添 | |
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Secretary-General of the Presidential Office of the Republic of China | |
In office 27 September 2012 – 12 February 2015[1] | |
President | Ma Ying-jeou |
Deputy | Lo Chih-chiang |
Preceded by | Tseng Yung-chuan |
Succeeded by | Tseng Yung-chuan (designated) |
Foreign Minister of the Republic of China | |
In office 10 September 2009 – 27 September 2012 | |
Deputy | Shen Lyu-shun |
Preceded by | Francisco Ou |
Succeeded by | David Lin |
ROC Representative to Indonesia | |
In office 2007 – 10 September 2009 | |
ROC Representative to Australia | |
In office 2000–2005 | |
ROC Representative to Ireland | |
In office 1988–1991 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1 July 1942 (age 72) Changhua, Taiwan, Empire of Japan |
Nationality | Republic of China |
Political party | Kuomintang |
Alma mater | National Chengchi University |
Profession | Diplomat |
Timothy Yang or Yang Chin-tien (Chinese: 楊進添; pinyin: Yáng Jìntiān; born 1 July 1942) is a Taiwanese diplomat and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China serving under President Ma Ying-Jeou. He is currently the Secretary-General to the President of the Republic of China.[2]
Early life
Yang was born in Erlin, Changhua County[3] and earned his bachelor's degree in diplomacy at the National Chengchi University.
Early career
When veteran diplomat Francisco Ou resigned with the Cabinet of Premier Liu Chao-Shiuan in September 2009, President Ma Ying-Jeou named Yang to the post, to serve in the newly formed Cabinet of incoming Premier Wu Den-yih.[4] Prior to becoming Foreign Minister, Yang served as representative to Ireland,[5] Australia,[6] and Indonesia.[7] As Minister of Foreign Affairs he also holds the position of Vice-Chairman within the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy.
ROC Presidential Office Secretary-General
ROC Presidential Office Building Truck Attack
Commenting on the truck attack to the ROC Presidential Office Building on January 2014, Yang said that a team will be established and charged with improving security around the building.[8]
See also
References
- ↑ http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201502060018.aspx
- ↑ Deputy Secretary-General to the President. "Secretary-General to the President". English.president.gov.tw. Retrieved 2014-05-07.
- ↑ "Timothy Yang Video | Interviews". Ovguide.com. Retrieved 2014-05-07.
- ↑ "ANN". Asianewsnet.net. Retrieved 2014-05-07.
- ↑ "大紀元 - 悉尼僑界舉辦楊進添代表榮調歡送餐會". Epochtimes.com. Retrieved 2014-05-07.
- ↑ "最新、最貼近你的新聞和輿論資訊平台". imtv. Retrieved 2014-05-07.
- ↑ http://www.cna.com.tw/ShowNews/Detail.aspx?pSearchDate=&pNewsID=200909090298&pType0=IPL&pType1=PD&pTypeSel=0
- ↑ "Bullet-proof door blocked truck within seconds: official". The China Post. 2014-01-26. Retrieved 2014-05-07.
Government offices | ||
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Preceded by Francisco Ou |
ROC Foreign Minister 2009-2012 |
Succeeded by David Lin |